7 bed detached house for sale

Shotesham All Saints, Norwich, Norfolk NR15

The Old Rectory is a fine Grade II listed Georgian house with associated annexe, outbuildings and set within stunning parkland extending to just over 40 acres. The property dates back to the Regency period and has a superb Georgian front and offers around 7,000 sq ft of well arranged accommodation over two floors.

The main house displays attractive, traditional décor and fittings throughout, with various original details including tall sash windows and high ceilings in part. At the front and side, the elegant drawing room and formal dining room provide splendid spaces in which to relax and entertain, with plenty of natural light and ornate open fireplaces. There is also a comfortable sitting room with wood burning stove which enjoys views over the gardens and parkland. The reception rooms are positioned to enjoy the sunshine as it rises and crosses the parkland to the south of the Old Rectory.

There is an impressive landing on the first floor which leads to the principal and six further bedrooms, Three of the main bedrooms have en-suite bathrooms. The bedrooms on the south and west elevations enjoy uninterrupted views over the parkland and gardens and are generous in proportion.

To the rear of the Old Rectory is a two bedroom annexe connected by the first floor hallway and separately accessed via the kitchen courtyard. The annexe accommodation is in need of significant modernisation and includes a sitting room, snug, kitchen, two bedrooms, bathroom and garden room, with access out to the private walled garden.

The Old Rectory is accessed via a private driveway with parking for several vehicles outside the front of the house. At the beginning of the driveway there is an access to the annexe on the right which also leads to the rear outbuildings and garages. There is also a driveway to the left which leads to the stable block and barn. The gardens at the Old Rectory are very well maintained and have been beautifully landscaped to include both formal and informal areas, a tennis court, orchard and vegetable garden. To the front of the house is a protected parkland view, surrounded by woodland and all under the ownership of the Old Rectory.

To the left hand side of the main driveway is a shared access to the barn and stable block and the parkland beyond. The old stables and barn offer an opportunity to those who enjoy equestrian pursuits; these also lend themselves to conversion to further ancillary accommodation (subject to the necessary planning permissions).

The Old Rectory is situated in a prominent and private position within the popular and most attractive village of Shotesham All Saints about 6 miles to the south of Norwich. The village has many fine period houses together with a 13th Century church, a public house and is within an area of unspoilt rural countryside.

The Cathedral city of Norwich is located 8 miles to the north, providing a wide range of amenities and leisure facilities, as well as a wide-ranging choice of shops and supermarkets. Norwich has an excellent cultural and historical reputation and also has an international airport. The city offers notable schools including Norwich School, Norwich High School for Girls and Town Close Preparatory School. There is a mainline railway station to London Liverpool Street, taking approximately an hour and three quarters, whilst the A11 offers connections to the M11 and further afield.